Apprentice Program at McFarlane Gets Attention
Apprentices typically enter the program as teens and are expected to work 450 hours a year. One has become a full-time employee.
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No Handshakes, but Plenty of High-Impact Info
Although we will not gather for convention, we will come together briefly on screen to elect directors and hear from a former White House insider on what’s at stake in the November elections.
Read moreAGCO to Acquire 151 Research
AGCO has agreed to acquire research and product development firm 151 Research to create new technology solutions for grain customers.
Read moreCOVID Claims 2021 World Ag Expo
Tulare, CA – For more than 52 years, World Ag Expo® has served agriculture by bringing buyers and sellers together to
Read moreElkhart Plastics, Inc. Ranked No. 7 Rotomolder in North America
SOUTH BEND, IND. – Elkhart Plastics, Inc. (EPI) ranks at No.7 for overall rotomolding sales in North America in Plastics
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Association Seeks Input on Expanding Member Services
What’s your comfort level with an ethical hacker? Someone who, in the name of helping you prevent a cyber attack, stages a cyber attack to test the strength of your security system? It’s among possibilities for members.
Read moreTitan Responds to Flap with Goodyear and Use of ‘MAGA’
Titan sought to clarify its relationship with Goodyear after training documents from Goodyear used “MAGA” as an example of unacceptable language on attire.
Read moreTitan International Reports Ag Sales Down in Q2
In agriculture, net sales for the quarter were down 11.5 percent. For the first six months of 2020, net sales were down by just over 11 percent.
Read moreSeedMaster Announces NEW CEO
Don Henry will lead SeedMaster as new CEO. President Norbert Beaujot describes Henry as “a perfect fit.”
Read morePEER Bearing Recognized as Top Performer
PEER Bearing Company was recognized as a top-performing supplier at AGCO’s North America Virtual Supplier Event.
Read moreTitan International, Inc. responds to Trump’s suggested Goodyear boycott
QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear® Farm Tires, is responding
Read moreGreat Plains Expands in Kansas
The new plant will focus on production of a Kubota compact track loader that’s built in Japan today.
Read moreAGCO Honors Alliance Tire
AGCO recognized Alliance for performance in cost, collaboration, innovation, account management, coordination and flexibility.
Read moreBuhler to Increase U.S. Production
News in the U.S. was good. The company experienced a 37 percent increase in sales for the first nine months of this year. It plans to expand operations in Willmar and cease production in Fargo.
Read moreAlamo Group Sees Dip in Income in Q2
The company reported that agriculture has fared better than industrial so far this year, and North American operations have been less affected by the pandemic than European.
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Nominate New Products for Innovation Award
Panelists are seeking entries that exemplify innovation and represent significant engineering advancement and impact on their markets.
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Waiting for COVID Test Results?
Member companies have turned to testing services that sell home tests and promise results within 72 hours of receiving a sample.
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Matt Rice Joins Association as Membership Director
His work on behalf of the residents of Congressman John Shimkus’s district has given him a unique understanding of the farm equipment industry, agriculture, and the rural Midwest.
Read moreAlamo Group Sees Dip in Income in Q2
Net sales in the Agricultural Division were down for the second quarter and first half of the year. The division’s income from operations as a result of cost control and a favorable product mix.
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Aug 14 Deadline to Save on Marketing & Distribution Convention
This year, the Association has introduced no-risk registration by offering complete refunds until Oct. 26. The hotel requires 72-hour notice.
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Notice: Association Annual Business Meeting
The Association is reviewing bylaws related to the meeting as part of developing contingency plans if the Association or the hotel decide the convention cannot be held in a fashion that is safe and meets attendees expectations.
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Magazine Arrives Soon
Read the remarkable story of Bushel Plus in the next issue of the Association magazine. The young company found its way forward while its founder endured a nine-month recovery from a car accident an entire continent away.
Read moreFarm Science Review – forced to virtual only show in 2020
Ohio State University’s Farm Science Review, scheduled for Sept. 22 to Sept. 24, will not be held in-person. Virtual only show planned.
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Meet the Speakers
The Association has put together a speaker lineup that we hope will give attendees a bit of a firmer grasp on navigating business post-COVID-19.
Read moreAg Sales Decline at Art’s Way
Other factors that prevented greater gains in the bottom included implementing an OEM product line and rewarding employees for their service during the pandemic.
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Sales Folks Are Traveling, Liability Questions Arise
Members who responded to an informal poll about getting their sales team back on the road seemed to focus on July as a potentially significant step toward normal.
Read moreFarm Shows 2020: What’s On, What’s Off, What’s Virtual
The situation is fluid, to say the least, but 11 farm shows plan to host in-person events from September through December.
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In Memoriam: Duane Solem
Solem was president of the Association from 1978 to 1979.
Read moreFarm Progress & Husker Harvest Days Now a ‘NO GO’ Changing conditions cancels shows
ST. CHARLES, ILL. (June 29, 2020) — For more than 65 years, farmers have turned to the Farm Progress Show and
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In These ‘Unprecedented Times,’ Membership Matters
Join a conversation about how member companies are approaching getting their sales forces back on the road.
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Blount Appoints New CEO
Paul Tonnesen succeeds Josh Collins, who had been CEO since 2009. Also departing from Blount is President and Chief Operating Officer David Willmott.
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In Memoriam: Glen Brandt
Brandt borrowed his dad’s tractor to begin his business when he was 27. He most recently served as a consultant and a member of the Board of Directors.
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Kcoe Isom Offers Financial Health Webinar
The no-cost session will cover assessing your finances, managing cash flow, working with lenders, and building financial strength amid uncertainty.
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Nominate a Member Executive
The Association is seeking nominees to stand for election to the Board of Directors. Nominees should serve in leadership positions and have a history of engagement in the Association and the farm equipment industry.
Read moreBRANDT Mourns Loss of Founder
Glen Albert Brandt, founder of BRANDT, Inc., passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL early Sunday morning. He was 94.
Read moreBlount International Appoints Paul Tonnesen CEO
Blount International appoints Paul Tonnesen CEO effective immediately. Mr. Tonnesen succeeds Josh Collins. Blount’s Pres & COO, David Willmott, will also be leaving the Company.
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KCoe Offers More Info on Forgiveness on PPP
The SBA may review any PPP loan for eligibility, accuracy of the loan amount, the borrower’s use of funds, and accuracy of the forgiveness calculation. Check out these stipulations for forgiveness.
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Nominate an Executive to Serve on the Board
Nominees should serve in leadership positions in their organizations and have demonstrated a history of engagement in Association work and the farm equipment industry.
Read moreIn Memoriam: Jim Hawkins
The former CEO of Weasler died in March.
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ASABE Revises Front Loader Standard
The standard specifies safety requirements for the design and construction of agricultural front-end loaders to be mounted on tractors.
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AGI’s CFO to Leave Position
The Board of Directors for AGI has begun a search to find a successor for CFO Steve Sommerfeld.
Read moreBuhler Consolidates Production
Buhler will expand operations in Willmar, Minn., and cease production in Fargo, N.D.
Read moreDun-Lap Digital & Screen Graphics Rebranded as Vernon Graphic Solution
Dun-Lap Digital & Screen Graphics has rebranded as Vernon Graphic Solutions.
Read moreAGI Announces CFO Leadership Transition
WINNIPEG, May 14, 2020 /CNW/ – Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI” or the “Company) (TSX:AFN) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Steve Sommerfeld will
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Member Companies Adjust, Prioritize Communication
Operations at member companies throughout North America have changed dramatically to reflect our new normal.
Read moreAlamo Group Reports on Q1
Alamo Group’s net sales for the first quarter of 2020 increased by 20 percent compared to the same quarter in 2019. Net sales for the company’s Agricultural Division decreased by 4.4 percent.
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Friendly Reminder: Benchmark Survey Due Soon
You will receive an email nudge this week from the folks at Industry Insights reminding you to submit your information next week for the 2020 Business Profile & Financial Performance study.
Read moreMajority of States Begin to Reopen
At least 30 states have started to allow some businesses to operate or announced plans to do so in May. Find the status of every state on the Association’s web site.
Read moreBenchmark Survey Deadline Extended to Due May 22
The company report includes a one-page summary and breaks out 17 key criteria such as net profit margin, payroll as a percent of net sales, and cash cycle. Participants also get a data comparison to participating companies of similar size.
Read moreMember Resources Bring Added Value During Virus
As member companies continue to face a new reality, the Association wants to remind you of a service always available to regular members and a new, virus-specific service.
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